Remembering

Right now I am remembering all the special memories I had with my grandma. She is at peace now and I am thankful that her suffering is over. I will always miss her. Take good care Grandma, I love you.
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Must be December

Life has been like a roller coaster for me. I am living hour by hour and on top of it it is Christmas. How are you supposed to get all the regular stuff done and get Christmas organized. I seem to be falling behind in everything. My Grandma is really sick, she has been moved home from the hospital. We are just waiting for a call. Super sad. She is a wonderful person and I will miss her. On top of that Andy's Grandma is in the hospital too. He spend the last few days in Ottawa. We didn't go to Ottawa this weekend like we were supposed too. Weather played havoc. Our trip to Hawaii is up in the air depending on what happens with my Grandma. Avery is sick and has been couch bound for 2 days. Not sure much more can be added to our household right now. I am not feeling in the Christmas spirit but have to get there for the kids. I am trying. Posting will resume with more consistency at some point. Wishing all my friends a Merry Christmas and all the best in 2009.

Proud Mom!

Today was the day, I have been waiting for it for a while but it has taken Avery a little time to come around. Today we got her long hair cut to donate to Beautiful Lengths. In order to donate her hair it had to measure 8" and she had to have enough hair to style after it was cut, they cut the hair straight across. It was a big decision to get it cut. She loved her hair long. Me not so much. Her hair just got to the point that is was not manageable anymore, tangles, arguments. You know the drill. But today was the day and a little parental bribe helped the situation (whoever said you shouldn't bribe your kids didn't have kids). I love her hair short and she is excited that she could do something like this. I am proud of her for donating it and doing something good. Way to go A! Thanks to Vivanne at Oz Hair and Skin for doing such a great job!

Visit with Santa

Each year Belmont Village organizes a Christmas celebration in the village. We have never made it before but it worked this year. Am I ever happy it did. Our visit with Santa was so relaxing and enjoyable. It felt so festive to be outside visiting with Santa. The old fashion carriage ride was very cool. This venue felt very real compared to the seeing Santa at the mall. I am even in the pictures!

Welcome December

So glad that you are here. Not so glad you decided to bring a cold for Meredith and I. I would have appreciated if you didn't give me that early gift. There are so many other things that I could have used - some extra time or perhaps a little sunshine! Nevertheless I know that it will be short lived and done before the weekend. My extra sleep and doses of hot beverages will be the fast cure. Thanks for thinking of me December!

Getting into the Spirit

I just finished a super cool advent calendar for the girls (can't show you yet, Andy's got my camera today). I didn't want to get them a fake chocolate calendar this year with the China milk scare. I knew that I wanted to make them something. I love the result. Andy actually said it was cool!!! I just need to fill it now, but I have a couple of days to spare. Christmas is going to be a little quiet this year because we are going a big trip. We are explaining to the girls that we can't have a big Christmas and go on a trip. It is about choices. I think that they get it. We will see. I think alot of people are cutting back this year. It is a good message for our kids. We have so much and do so much.


With the Bailey Fresh Foods finished for the season, I am feeling the loss. I do still have some produce left but it is not the same. For the first few times after it finished, I would go to the grocery store and leave with just a few things. I was in denial that I would have to go back shopping there. Andy says get over it, we have to eat. We can't live on carrots and squash and potatoes. I know, I know. But I just can't seem to buy the produce shipped from Costa Rica or Puerto Rico. For me it is a huge mind shift. I am trying hard to buy products from Canada, if you search you can find them and keeping the other stuff at a minimum. Olive oil, bananas, sugar and some necessary produce. I am loving that I have the fruits and veggies that I canned. So nice to open a can of tomatoes that are local. The efforts are paying off. Be conscious of what you are buying and what's in it!

I was at Mer's school today. It was so much fun. The kids made a huge gingerbread cookie. They rolled the dough and decorated the man. They walked it down to the kitchen and saw it go in the oven. When it was finished we walked back down to get it out. The kids were so excited, they could barely contain themselves. They could smell it as we were walking down the hall. The teacher opened the oven, and the gingerbread man was gone!!!! All he left was a note with some clues. The kids were shocked and surprised. When I left they had not found him yet. The look on their faces was truly priceless. Where was my camera? I love that the girls have such great teachers at their school. Thanks Mrs. W for the morning fun!

I heart ZUMBA

Have you ever tried it Zumba? It is a cardio class offered at the gym that incorporates dance moves into a cardio routine. It is so much fun even if I look like a fool. I love the music, the instructors, the energy and the fact that I am excersing but it is fun (boy do I sweat). The motto is ditch the workout, join the party. There is a whole lot of shaking going on but it is fun. If you want to try it with me, drop me a comment. I try to go 3 times a week but mostly make it to 2 times. I did a class today and it makes me happy.
Happy Saturday - Enjoy the snow.